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Barter Theatre Introduces 2016 Season with Preview Performance
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2015
Barter Theatre unveils the 2016 production schedule with a behind-the-scenes preview of what the next season has in store. Producing Artistic Director Richard Rose announces an exciting season filled with comedy, drama and many world-famous shows patrons will recognize from their silver-screen adaptations.
Richmond CenterStage Names New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2015
After an extensive search, Richmond CenterStage is pleased to announce Janet Starke will be the organization's Executive Director. Currently serving as Director of Education and Interim Executive Director, Starke's first day in her new role will be November 1st.
1st Stage to Present HARVEY
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2015
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this beloved classic is a treat for the whole family. Veta Simmons and her daughter Myrtle Mae have just moved back into town and are making quite a splash on the social scene. Gatherings and engagements abound as Myrtle Mae peruses for a viable suitor. However, to Veta and Myrtle Mae's great dismay, uncle Elwood insists on involving his best friend Harvey in all their social affairs. Harvey is a precocious, humorous, and mischievous character who just so happens to be an imaginary, six-foot-one-and-a-half-foot tall rabbit. When Veta and Myrtle Mae decide to seek respite from Elwood and his pooka, a case of mistaken identity leads the town on a journey to discover the true 'lunacy' at play. This delightful, timeless classic challenges us to embrace our imaginations and to resist, at all costs, 'being perfectly normal human beings.'
Creative Cauldron Presents PINOCCHIO
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2015
Creative Cauldron's Learning Theater ensemble will premiere an original adaptation of Pinocchio, the classic tale of the puppet who dreams of one day becoming a real boy.
Firehouse Plays Announces THE FOURTH WALL Performance Schedule
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2015
Firehouse Theatre is pleased to announce the performance dates of the regional premiere of The Fourth Wall by A.R. Gurney. This second show in the Firehouse Plays series is Gurney's satire on topics that include belief, faith, the American theatre, academia, political action, love, and devotion.
Terrence Mann, Charlotte d'Amboise and More Set for 2015 VIRGINIA THEATRE MATTERS Conference This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2015
Norfolk, VA will again host a Who's Who of the theatre world, including Broadway power couple Terrence Mann (Pippin, Beauty and the Beast, Les Miserables, Cats) and Charlotte d'Amboise (Pippin, Chicago, Sweet Charity); Actors Equity President, author, former Miss America and leading lady Kate Shindle (Cabaret, Wonderland, Legally Blonde); and many others, when Virginia Theatre Association (VTA) returns to Norfolk for its Virginia Theatre Matters Conference, this weekend, October 22-25, 2015, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel.
Barter Theatre's FORBIDDEN BARTER Mocks Recent Shows FORBIDDEN BROADWAY-Style Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2015
Community leaders partner with Barter Theatre actors for an exclusive, one night only performance of mayhem, laughter, and the unexpected. This evening of events, known as Forbidden Barter, will be held tonight, October 21, 2015.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - TheatreLAB to Stage LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
TheatreLAB, Richmond's home for unexpected and evocative performance, is proud to present Lanie Robertson's LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL, starring local theatre favorite Katrinah Carol Lewis as Billie Holiday. The production is the first show of TheatreLAB's 2015-16 season, 'A Vivid Impression of Reality,' and will run November 12th to December 12th at TheatreLAB's venue, The Basement (300 East Broad Street). Scroll down for a sneak peek!
Terrence Mann, Charlotte d'Amboise and More Set for 2015 VIRGINIA THEATRE MATTERS Conference This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2015
Norfolk, VA will again host a Who's Who of the theatre world, including Broadway power couple Terrence Mann (Pippin, Beauty and the Beast, Les Miserables, Cats) and Charlotte d'Amboise (Pippin, Chicago, Sweet Charity); Actors Equity President, author, former Miss America and leading lady Kate Shindle (Cabaret, Wonderland, Legally Blonde); and many others, when Virginia Theatre Association (VTA) returns to Norfolk for its Virginia Theatre Matters Conference, October 22-25, 2015, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel.
PLAYING BY AIR to Play The Alden in McLean, 11/1
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2015
The Alden in McLean presents the hilarious and high-energy performance troupe, PLAYING BY AIR, for a single family friendly showing at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the group encourages audience interaction.
Barter Theatre's FORBIDDEN BARTER to Mock Recent Shows FORBIDDEN BROADWAY-Style, 10/21
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2015
Community leaders partner with Barter Theatre actors for an exclusive, one night only performance of mayhem, laughter, and the unexpected. This evening of events, known as Forbidden Barter, will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2015.
ELSKA 'MIDDLE OF NOWHERE' Set for The Alden in McLean in 2016
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2015
Children can take a musical journey onto an amazing Artic island through the music and multimedia performance, Elska "Middle of Nowhere," which will be presented at The Alden in McLean at2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1. Tickets are $15, $10 for McLean district residents. The theatre is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue inside the McLean Community Center.
Synetic Theater Launches Search for New Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2015
The Board of Directors at Synetic Theater announced the beginning of a search for a new Managing Director. Application information is available online atwww.synetictheater.org/opportunities.
Photo Flash: Generic Theater's THE (FORMER) PROSTITUTES POTLUCK SUPPER Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2015
The Generic Theater, which is located in downtown Norfolk, VA, will present the world premiere of the play THE (FORMER) PROSTITUTES POTLUCK SUPPER, starting tonight, Oct. 9. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Arts on the Horizon Presents POINT A TO POINT B, Now thru 10/18
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2015
Arts on the Horizon, the DC metro area's only theatre company exclusively focused on creating original work for children ages 0 - 6, presents Point A to Point B tonight, October 9, through October 18, 2015 at the W-3 Theatre at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA. This world premiere, nonverbal play conceived by David Kilpatrick and directed by Megan Alrutz is inspired by the American on the Move exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
Comedians Judy Gold & Bruce Vilanch Coming to The Alden in McLean, 11/7
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2015
The Alden in McLean bring the NSFW (not safe for work) humor of Judy Gold and Bruce Vilanch for a late show at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. Tickets are $35, $20 for McLean Community Center (MCC) tax district residents. The Alden is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue, inside MCC.
Photo Flash: First Look at Generic Theater's THE (FORMER) PROSTITUTES POTLUCK SUPPER
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2015
The Generic Theater, which is located in downtown Norfolk, VA, will present the world premiere of the play THE (FORMER) PROSTITUTES POTLUCK SUPPER, starting Oct. 9. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
STAGE TUBE: New Promo for Synetic Theater's ALICE IN WONDERLAND
by Stage Tube - October 06, 2015
Synetic Company Member Kathy Gordon was born in Oxford, England and grew up among the places that inspired Lewis Carroll's ALICE IN WONDERLAND. The actress now brings her childhood familiarity with that world to the title character in Synetic Theater's 2015/16 season opener ALICE IN WONDERLAND.
VSC to Stage Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2015
Virginia Stage Company's second production of Season 37 is the Tony Award Winning All My Sons, a play by Arthur Miller and based upon a true story. This masterwork by one of America's seminal playwrights is about family dynamics, courage, and the struggle to survive during World War II.  We follow the life of a businessman who narrowly avoids incarceration for shipping cracked machine parts to the military. While his partner is left to take the blame, the crime eventually comes to his backyard. All My Sons is a preeminent example of American Realism, a genre that examines the human condition by depicting the lives and activities of everyday people during a time of crisis.
1st Stage Extends E.M. Lewis' NOW COMES THE NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2015
1st Stage, Tysons Corner's award-winning professional theater, announces the extension of the world premiere Now Comes the Night by playwright E.M. Lewis.  Artistic Director, Alex Levy directed the production at 1st Stage.    
Photo Flash: World Premiere of CAKE OFF at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
Signature Theatre is presenting the world premiere production of Cake Off, a new musical by Sheri Wilner (Kingdom City), Julia Jordan (Murder Ballad) and Adam Gwon (Signature's The Boy Detective Fails). Directed by Signature's Director of New Works Joe Calarco (Signature's Gypsy, Shakespeare's R&J) this hilarious new musical is a battle-of-the-sexes set at the 50th Annual Millberry Cake-Off competition. Cake Off runs September 29- November 22 in the ARK Theatre. Check out photos from the show below!
Firehouse Theatre to Offer Magic Classes
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Local magician Watt Hyer has been awarded the exclusive rights to teach theDiscover Magic educational program in the Richmond area. This national program is specially designed to teach key life skills to 8 to12 year olds through the process of learning to perform magic. The course was created by internationally-known, award winning magician and educator Michael Ammar and his creative team after nearly twenty years of research. 
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Makes Regional Debut at Virginia Rep Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the regional premiere of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, 114 West Broad Street on Friday, October 2 with a preview tonight, October 1.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts Releases Record-High Stats for Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2015
Vienna, Virginia (September 30, 2015) - Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has concluded a highly successful Summer 2015 season marked by unprecedented diversity in programming, strong sales and attendance, and record-breaking fundraising activities. From May 22 through September 19, 2015, nearly 400,000 fans visited Wolf Trap for performances at the Filene Center, Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods, and The Barns at Wolf Trap. High-resolution images are available upon request.
Photo Flash: Virginia Stage Company's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2015
Virginia Stage Company's 37th Season kicks off tomorrow with three preview performances of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, a play by Rick Elice and based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. The show is a high-paced and ever-witty rambunctious tale of the birth of Peter Pan and his lost bo­­ys. 12 actors play over 100 roles on a stage made of ropes, ladders, and the audience's imagination. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

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